A wind mitigation inspection evaluates how well a home is protected against strong winds and hurricanes. In Florida, documenting these features can often lead to significant insurance discounts. Professional Property Inspectors provides certified wind mitigation inspections throughout Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe County, helping homeowners verify storm protection features and potentially lower their insurance premiums.
What a Wind Mitigation Inspection Evaluates
- Roof shape (hip, gable, flat, etc.)
- Roof covering type and age
- Roof-to-wall attachments (hurricane clips or straps)
- Roof decking attachment
- Secondary water resistance barrier
- Opening protection (impact windows, shutters, garage doors)
Insurance companies use this information to determine windstorm mitigation credits.
Homes with documented wind mitigation features may qualify for significant homeowners insurance discounts.
Why Wind Mitigation Inspections Matter
Wind mitigation inspections are one of the most valuable inspections available for Florida homeowners.
Many homes already contain protective features that qualify for insurance discounts but have never been documented.
A certified wind mitigation inspection can help homeowners:
Reduce homeowners insurance premiums
Verify hurricane protection features
Provide documentation required by insurance companies
Identify potential upgrades that may improve wind resistance
Want to see what a completed inspection looks like?
View a Sample Wind Mitigation Inspection Report to see the level of detail included in our inspections.
What You Receive
Clients receive a completed Florida Uniform Wind Mitigation Verification Form (OIR-B1-1802) along with photographs documenting the home’s wind-resistant construction features.
Insurance companies require this standardized report to apply wind mitigation credits.
Schedule Your Wind Mitigation Inspection
Professional Property Inspectors provides fast scheduling, professional reporting, and trusted service throughout South Florida.